Newborn Hearing Screener
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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Newborn Hearing Screener
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
Responsible for Newborn Hearing Screening on the post-natal wards and the neonatal intensive care unit in Wirral University Hospital, outpatient clinics, and necessary home visits in accordance with the national Newborn Hearing Screening Programme Service Specification(NHSP)
Main duties of the job
To complete hearing screening for babies up to three months of age, in accordance with the national Newborn Hearing Screening Programme and WUTH Trust policies
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
408-26-894
Job locations
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a member of our small friendly team participating in the hearing screening of Newborn babies born at Wirral University Hospital, the community, and occasional home visits in accordance with national and locally agreed protocols.
- This post will involve direct handling of Newborn babies on the Maternity Ward and Neonatal unit. and will involve contact with parents and direct liason with other health care professionals.
- To identify babies that require screening by using the NHSP Database (s4H), the Patient Database (Cerner) and liaising with ward staff.
- Aim to offer ALL babies a hearing screen and, if accepted, ensure those screens are competed within 4 weeks.
- Screen in hospital, outpatient clinic and discharge addresses on 7 days a week rota basis.
- Fully inform parents, or carers, of the screening process and obtain consent
- To prioritise babies on post-natal wards and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) ensuring that adequate time is given to complete babies requiring re-screens.
- To upload results of screens, search, input, and update relevant databases as required
- Undertake daily checks of screening equipment and report any discrepancies/ faulty equipment to the NHSP Manager.
- Complete the annual NHSP National Training Programme.Achieved the National External Competency Assessment (ECA)Complete the Health Screener Diploma (Level 3) within 12 months of registration.Participate in regular supervision, competency assessments and review meetings.Maintain mandatory training requirements and continuing professional development
Job responsibilities
- To work as a member of our small friendly team participating in the hearing screening of Newborn babies born at Wirral University Hospital, the community, and occasional home visits in accordance with national and locally agreed protocols.
- This post will involve direct handling of Newborn babies on the Maternity Ward and Neonatal unit. and will involve contact with parents and direct liason with other health care professionals.
- To identify babies that require screening by using the NHSP Database (s4H), the Patient Database (Cerner) and liaising with ward staff.
- Aim to offer ALL babies a hearing screen and, if accepted, ensure those screens are competed within 4 weeks.
- Screen in hospital, outpatient clinic and discharge addresses on 7 days a week rota basis.
- Fully inform parents, or carers, of the screening process and obtain consent
- To prioritise babies on post-natal wards and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) ensuring that adequate time is given to complete babies requiring re-screens.
- To upload results of screens, search, input, and update relevant databases as required
- Undertake daily checks of screening equipment and report any discrepancies/ faulty equipment to the NHSP Manager.
- Complete the annual NHSP National Training Programme.Achieved the National External Competency Assessment (ECA)Complete the Health Screener Diploma (Level 3) within 12 months of registration.Participate in regular supervision, competency assessments and review meetings.Maintain mandatory training requirements and continuing professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 4 GCSE' s (Grades A-C) or equivalent to include Maths & English Language or a higher standard of education
- Experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Recent experience as a Newborn Hearing Screener in the NHS within Maternity or Neonatal Unit
- NNEB / NVQ or equivalent. Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners (Newborn Hearing)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Basic IT skills
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 4 GCSE' s (Grades A-C) or equivalent to include Maths & English Language or a higher standard of education
- Experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Recent experience as a Newborn Hearing Screener in the NHS within Maternity or Neonatal Unit
- NNEB / NVQ or equivalent. Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners (Newborn Hearing)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Basic IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Newborn Hearing Screening Programme Manager
Rachel Mellor
01516047497
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
408-26-894
Job locations
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
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